Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Poetry @ Play

Poetry@Play Poetry Event!

Aurora Cultural Arts District

Join us for this very special event in the Aurora Cutural Arts District this Saturday, September 21st from 6:30-8:30pm. Poets will be reading their favorite original poems at the ACAD Gallery & Studios, located at 1400 Dallas. We're pleased to announce Suzi Q. will be hosting the evening!

Suzi Q.
is a dynamic Poet performing for audiences of up to 30,000 people and
lighting up stages throughout the US for more than a decade. She has
shared stages with the late Gil Scott Heron, Les Nubians, Dead Prez,
Rev. Run, Talib Kweli and many more, performing at Colleges and
Universities, night clubs, coffee houses, and festivals throughout the
U.S. She is currently among the highest ranked slam poets in the
country.

Also enjoy our Featured Poets Wayne Gilbert and Micheal Levell who will also be reading. Other highlights include a specialPoetry & Art Exhibition along with a beer tasting by the districts new brew pub Mu Brewery!

Saturday, September 21st from 9:00-11:00pm, the evening will continue with poets reading their favorite Original Poems at the Collection Gallery, located at 9801 E Colfax Ave. It's Open Mic, sign up on site to participate. The beer tasting will continue at The Collection courtesy of Mu Brewery.

Thank you to our sponsor Councilwoman Debi-Hunter-Holen!

Sponsorship:

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About the Aurora Cultural Arts DistrictThe
Aurora Culture Arts District (ACAD) is an independent non-profit
organization leading local creative businesses, individuals, the local
business community and area residents, partnering with the City of
Aurora and other entities in efforts to enhance the district as a
destination through cultural and educational experiences.

The
Aurora Culture Arts District provides events for artists to share their
work with the community via our annual Aurora Art Festival and other
special events throughout the year. We support the arts in the
community.

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